Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Philadelphia
$1,625/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,625 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Philadelphia
4,292
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Philadelphia, PA
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Philadelphia, PA
Rent prices in Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Philadelphia is $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | 1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,438 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,699 |  1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Center City East | $1,985 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,925 | |
Fishtown | $2,005 | |
Germantown | $1,295 | |
Kensington | $1,700 | |
Logan Square | $2,545 | |
Manayunk | $1,850 | |
North Philadelphia East | $1,700 | |
North Philadelphia West | $1,500 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,973 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,013 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,438
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
North Philadelphia East
Average rent
$1,700
North Philadelphia West
Average rent
$1,500
Fishtown
Average rent
$2,005
Center City East
Average rent
$1,985
Kensington
Average rent
$1,700
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,545
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,925
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,395
Germantown
Average rent
$1,295
Manayunk
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,973
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,013
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Philadelphia, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Philadelphia and Ardmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Philadelphia
14%lower than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, PA is 37% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,576
1%$1,662
7%$1,650
35%$2,460
6%$1,975
7%$2,533
8%$1,850
1%$2,100
7%$1,800
7%$1,800
$1,400
6%$1,775
5%Cost of living in Philadelphia, PA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% higher |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 10% higher |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 10% higher |
Discover rentals in Philadelphia, PA
2d ago
Cedarbrook - Stenton house for rent in Philadelphia
7252 Mansfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
1 bed
0 baths
$350
House for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Queen Village - Pennsport apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1815 E Moyamensing Ave #5, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Studio
0 baths
$365
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
North Philadelphia East townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
2237 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
5 beds
2.5 baths
$380
House for rent
Available Jan 13
5d+ ago
Carroll Park apartment for rent in Philadelphia
5519 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Studio
0 baths
$400
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1401 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$2,765–$24,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
111 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$23,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
110 S Bonsall St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$23,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Avenue of the Arts South house for rent in Philadelphia
1414 S Penn Sq #39B, Philadelphia, PA 19102
3 beds
4.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 North 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3–5 beds
2 baths
$1,980–$2,780
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
1d ago
Verified
4021 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
241 S 49th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
3d ago
Verified
4900 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
902 Valley Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19027
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,610–$1,820
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Summit Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19004
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,779–$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
1d ago
Verified
800 North 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3–5 beds
2 baths
$1,980–$2,780
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
2d ago
Verified
7949 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$1,740
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4021 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1100 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Studio
1 bath
$2,129
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
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Frequently asked questions for Philadelphia, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Philadelphia rental market.
How much is rent in Philadelphia?
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,625 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Philadelphia is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Philadelphia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Germantown ($1,295/mo), Spruce Hill ($1,395/mo), and North Philadelphia West ($1,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?
To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Philadelphia?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Philadelphia, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competition from other renters. June sees the highest rents, with roughly 3.4% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Philadelphia Metro Report
The Zumper Philadelphia Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to identify the most and least expensive cities and cities experiencing the fastest rent growth. The Pennsylvania one bedroom median rent was $1,247 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Princeton ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,910.
- Atlantic City was the second priciest with rent at $1,840.
- West Chester placed third with rent at $1,770.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Bethlehem had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 9.9%.
- Wilmington saw rent drop 4.6%, making it second.
- Trenton placed third with rent decreasing 4.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Atlantic City experienced the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 2.6%.
- Princeton placed second with rent decreasing 2%.
- Bethlehem placed third with rent dropping 1.4%.
About
The Zumper Philadelphia Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.